Anorthernsoul 332 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 He's hit a bit of form but we're going to lose him for up to a month because of the Asian Cup which is a bit shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 1,638 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 FFS. That’s a blow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelie 60 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 That's one of the problems when signing Asian and African players who play for their National team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooneyToony 40 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Noelie said: That's one of the problems when signing Asian and African players who play for their National team. Racist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 532 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 13 minutes ago, Noelie said: That's one of the problems when signing Asian and African players who play for their National team. AFCON moved to be in July a couple of years ago. Losing Ki is a blow though. Just had a look at the details and he could be gone for fucking ages! Tournament starts on the 5th of Jan and he can be called up 15 days before that (we're in negotiations with the SKFA on that front) their last group game is the 16th of January and the final is the 1st of February. So we're losing our best performing midfielder for our busiest period of the season. Balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Gloom 661 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 Where’s Voldemort? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 134 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 35 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Where’s Voldemort? Rafa said at the presser on Friday he will be assessed in 10 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 134 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Andrew said: AFCON moved to be in July a couple of years ago. Losing Ki is a blow though. Just had a look at the details and he could be gone for fucking ages! Tournament starts on the 5th of Jan and he can be called up 15 days before that (we're in negotiations with the SKFA on that front) their last group game is the 16th of January and the final is the 1st of February. So we're losing our best performing midfielder for our busiest period of the season. Balls. He could potentially miss 8/9 premiership games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooneyToony 40 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 10 minutes ago, trooper said: He could potentially miss 8/9 premiership games That's ridiculous. The top leagues in Europe pay big money for these guys to miss almost a 1/5th of the season? Asia has to rethink this tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haydnator 45 Report post Posted December 16, 2018 Has he not retired from internationals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooneyToony 40 Report post Posted December 17, 2018 54 minutes ago, Haydnator said: Has he not retired from internationals? He should retire from internationals now, shouldn't he? I love my country, but I'd be pissed if an important Newcastle squad player left for 8/9 games to play for Canada. Well, except for David Edgar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobinRobin 29 Report post Posted December 17, 2018 Is Muto involved, as well? Not that he has had much game time recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 532 Report post Posted December 17, 2018 28 minutes ago, RobinRobin said: Is Muto involved, as well? Not that he has had much game time recently. He's not been in the squad for Japan since June, doesn't look like hes one who always gets in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wykikitoon 235 Report post Posted December 17, 2018 11 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Where’s Voldemort? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 134 Report post Posted December 18, 2018 As we know Ki has been called up Rafa received confirmation this morning Muto has a late call up for Japan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ewerk 1,638 Report post Posted December 18, 2018 FFS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howay 798 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 What a fucking joke man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Kelly 195 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 Of course when you try to have a squad on the cheap these things are always likely to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
247 157 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 Joke that like, just means we will see more Joselu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anorthernsoul 332 Report post Posted December 19, 2018 If Rafa is wanting players in they need to be in early as the squad is paper thin already, we know this won't happen though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 134 Report post Posted December 20, 2018 19 hours ago, Anorthernsoul said: If Rafa is wanting players in they need to be in early as the squad is paper thin already, we know this won't happen though. When asked about how the transfer planning for January is going, worryingly the manager replied that no targets are yet being pursued because as yet he still has no idea of what budget, if any, he will have to spend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trooper 134 Report post Posted January 21 Ki came off in the 58 minute of the opening game of the Asia Cup with a hamstring injury. He is now on his way back to Newcastle as he's no longer required for the last 16 for South Korea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
